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13 campsites
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ATV riders and trout anglers get the most out of this place. Grab a spur-section site near the creek for actual shade and privacy; the loop is wide open. RV pads were leveled in 2022 and handle modern rigs fine. Bring your own water storage, since you're working off a hand pump.
No potable water on tap and no dump station makes this a hassle for anyone expecting full-service camping. The loop sites sit exposed to ATV dust during busy weekends, and the first-come system means you might drive 19 miles from Hill City to find it full.
Reference information about Ditch Creek Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<ul class="usa-card-group"><li class="tablet:grid-col-12 usa-card--flag usa-card"><div class="usa-card__container"><header class="usa-card__header"><h2>Peaceful & Relaxing</h2></header><div class="usa-card__media"><div class="usa-card__img"><img alt="A placeholder image" src="https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd1139656.jpg" /></div></div><div class="usa-card__body"><p>The Ditch Creek Campground is a quiet campground adjacent to Ditch Creek. It is situated in an open area with some spruce along the creek. The campground is located approximately 5 miles south of Deerfield Reservoir. In the off-season, several sites remain open. Stay limit at all campgrounds is 14 days. In conjunction with Forest Recreation Management, Inc. (campground concessionaire) and the Black Hills National Forest, the camping sites were reconstructed in June 2022. The purpose of this effort was to accommodate modern-sized RVs, provide accessibility, reduce resource damage, improve fire safety, and reduce maintenance costs. A portion of the camping fees collected were used to fund this project. <em>(Photo by Steve Keegan/USDA FS)</em></p></div></div></li></ul><ul class="usa-card-group"><li class="tablet:grid-col-12 usa-card--flag usa-card"><div class="usa-card__container"><header class="usa-card__header"><h2>Ditch Creek Campground Layout</h2></header><div class="usa-card__media"><div class="usa-card__img"><img alt="A placeholder image" src="https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd616925.jpg" /></div></div><div class="usa-card__body"><p>Reservations are not available for Ditch Creek Campground. Sites are available first come, first served. See the layout of the campground to find your perfect camping site.</p></div><div class="usa-card__footer"><a class="usa-button" href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd616925.jpg">Download</a></div></div></li></ul>
The elevation is 6,300 ft. The campground is in a valley alongside Ditch Creek and is delightfully peaceful and picturesque. It has two sections. One section is a single loop with most sites in the open; there is little shade and privacy is fair to poor. The other section is a dead end spur with good shade and privacy. Tall beautifully shaped Spruce pines surround the campground. Most campsites are in the open. Ditch Creek can be heard throughout campground.
Full services provided from May 18 through September 10 Black Hills National Forest 104
Spigot is hand pump.
Parking aprons are gravel.
In Hill City, SD, at the intersection of East Main St. and Deerfield Rd, take Deerfield Rd. (County Rt. 308/Forest Rt. 17) west 16.8 miles to Ditch Creek sign (Ditch Creek Rd.). Turn left onto Ditch Creek Rd. (Forest Rt. 291) and go 4.3 miles to campground. NOTE: Ditch Creek Rd. (Forest Rt. 291) is dirt and gravel and a wide single lane.
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Summer is the reliable window here. Mid-60s to low 70s during the day, 40s and 50s at night. Warm enough for swimming in the creek, cool enough that you'll want a jacket after sunset. The campground operates May 18 through September 10, which tracks the snow-free season at this elevation. Spring comes late and fall comes early. Winter buries the place in snow and ice, turning it into a different kind of destination if you're equipped for it.
Full services May 18–Sept 10; reliable summer temps mid-60s to low 70s and peak season access.
Potable water is not available at this site.
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